The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the extended registration window for the Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 today,
January 23, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the entrance test through the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment to apply. After the closure of the application window, NTA will not entertain any applications submitted by the candidates. According to the official schedule, candidates have until January 25, 2026, up to 11:50 PM to submit the examination fee. Candidates must note that no application form will be accepted without the payment of a fee via prescribed pathways. CUET PG 2026 Important Dates
- Online submission of application form: 23 January 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
- Last date for submission of examination fee: 25 January 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
- Correction window: 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
CUET PG 2026 Application Fee
Refer to the table below to check the category-wise application fee.
| Category | Application Fee (for up to two Test Papers) | Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs 1400 | Rs 700 |
| Gen-EWS* / OBC-NCL** | Rs 1200 | Rs 600 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Third Gender | Rs 1100 | Rs 600 |
| Person with Disability PwD / PwBD | Rs 1000 | Rs 600 |
| Outside Bharat | Rs 7000 | Rs 3500 |
Follow the steps below to apply for the entrance test online:
- Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
- On the homepage, click on the CUET PG 2026 registration link available.
- Complete registration by filling in the basic details.
- Now, log in using the registered credentials.
- Fill out the CUET PG 2026 application form.
- Upload the relevant documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
In case any candidate faces difficulty in applying for CUET (PG) 2026, he/she may contact on 011 - 40759000/011 - 69227700 or e-mail at helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in. For further clarification related to the CUET (PG) 2026, the candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/, for the latest updates.
